East Village Neighbourhood Association upcoming events

Garden Season 2026 - IS OPEN for NEW Gardeners March 16 (2026-01-28)

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

GARDEN SEASON 2026 - mid May to mid October

The Crossroads Community Garden provides the opportunity for East Village Neighbourhood Association (EVNA) members to come together to grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors throughout the growing season (May-October)!

Who is eligible to lease a garden plot?

To lease a garden plot, you must:

reside within the boundaries of East Village, and
be an EVNA resident member

NOTE:We ask that all gardeners renew their EVNA memberships for the upcoming year prior to registering for a garden plot (separate transaction).

When can I register for my garden plot?

Returning gardeners (those who had a plot in 2024) are able to register first, beginning January 28, 2026
(a registration code is required & will be emailed to returning gardeners separately).
New gardeners are able to register beginning March 16, 2026.

Can I register offline?

Yes! Please contact our Garden Registrar to arrange for in-person registration & payments. We are planning to set up a registration in person event in February.

Addie Suchorab
garden@yycEVNA.org

Where can I learn more about the garden?

Visit our website for additional details and garden rules:

Community Garden

2026 EVNA AGM (2026-05-02)

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Join US for EVNA's 2026 Annual General Meeting

WELCOME NEIGHBOURS!
The East Village Neighbourhood Association (EVNA) invites you to join us for EVNA's 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am at Carya Village Commons (610 8 Ave SE).

Click here to learn more about becoming a member

Click here to learn more about EVNA's Board of Directors

EVNA is actively recruiting for new board members for the upcoming 2026-2027 year! To ensure fresh perspectives, we limit executive positions to five consecutive years, allowing new representatives to engage and have their voices heard! To put your name forward as a nominee for the Board of Directors, please email info@yycevna.org

AGM Agenda*:

Call to Order
Welcome / First Call for Board Members
Approval of Minutes from previous year's AGM
Treasurer's Report, Financial Statements and Motions
Final Call for Board Members / Present Board Nominees
Election of Board of Directors for upcoming year

Formal Agenda for the meeting ends

CMLC Presentation with Amanda Eveson, CMLC
Overview of 2025 / President’s Report
Committee Reports to Community
Question & Answer Period
Adjournment

*The order of the agenda has changed slightly since the first announcement.

While all residents and business representatives are encouraged to join us, only registered members prior to 10:00am May 2, 2026 are entitled to vote on the incoming Board of Directors and other motions being presented.

We look forward to seeing all of you there! Coffee and treats will be served! Please reach out if you have any questions to business@yycevna.org or info@yycevna.org

EV Street Fair 2026 - Vendors Registration (2026-07-01)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The East Village Street Fair is held annually on Canada Day - July 01 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, (Along 8 Avenue SE, between 4 Street & 6 Street SE) and the Beer Garden ( 5th Street SE between 7 Avenue & 8 Avenue SE) from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

EV Street Fair is a signature event attracting more than 50,000 visitors, with over 80 vendors, musicians and cultural performances. It’s no wonder we are Calgary’s destination event on Canada Day.

This one of kind event is a chance for all types of businesses and vendors to get exposure with the general public, local East Village businesses, and community leaders. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our great city while having fun and learning all the great ideas, products, and businesses that are in our backyard.

Questions? Contact:
StreetFair@yycevna.org

Vendor FAQs

EV Street Fair & Beer Gardens Map (PDF)
Emergency Response Plan (PDF)

Please see the list on left for Vendor Rates & Information, or Email us for sponsorship opportunities.